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Utah Senate unanimously confirms Dino (Constantino G.) Jimenez to the state Supreme Court
Summary
The Utah Senate consented 27–0 (2 absent) to the governor’s appointment of Dino/Constantino G. Jimenez to the Utah Supreme Court. Jimenez thanked supporters and pledged a textual and originalist approach to law during brief remarks on the chamber floor.
The Utah Senate on Feb. 10 consented to Governor Gary R. Herbert’s nomination of Dino (recorded in the proceedings as Constantino G.) Jimenez to the Utah Supreme Court, voting 27–0 with two senators absent.
The Senate took a roll call following a favorable recommendation from the Senate Judiciary Confirmation Committee. President Niederhauser announced, “With 27 yay votes, 0 nay votes, 2 being absent, the senate has consented to the governor’s appointment of Judge Jimenez.”
Committee chair Scott…
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